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1988 Map of Longley Pond

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Longley Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Shallow Lake and the surrounding unorganized territories of Piscataquis County appear here in a period of late-twentieth-century forest management. The landscape is defined by its extensive aquatic network, including Longley Pond, Black Pond, and the significant waters of Umbazooksus Lake to the east. A notable terrestrial landmark is the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the northeastern terrain, a remnant of the region's historic logging infrastructure that once moved timber through these remote woods.

The hydrology of the quadrangle is intricate, characterized by sprawling wetlands like Ellis Brook Bog and Smith Brook Bog. These low-lying areas feed numerous tributaries such as Longley Stream and Black Brook. The map also captures several smaller, distinct water bodies including Little Shallow Lake and Little Longley Pond, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns within the townships of T7 R14, T7 R13, T6 R14, and T6 R13 WELS.